I am a New-York and Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and a Licensed Psychologist in Israel. I graduated from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and professionalized in community mental health centers as well as various school settings, including special education.
Along the years, I specialized in working with children and their families, as well as adults. I have years of experience working with various emotional, social and behavioral issue, including:
What was your path to becoming a therapist?For as long as I can remember, I had a curiosity and affinity for learning about people and myself, understanding motives and interactions. I studied clinical and educational psychology at the Hebrew University in Israel and worked in both community mental health centers and school settings (including special education) before starting my private practice. I constantly continue to broaden my professional knowledge and expertise by training in various approaches and disorders, including couples therapy and addictions. I strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them connect to their true selves, better understand themselves and their thought processes, and find empowerment along the way.
What should someone know about working with you?"Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." - Carl Jung I view psychotherapy as a healing process that may start for many different reasons. People encounter challenges in life that may be too hard to face by themselves. Addressing these difficulties with me takes place in a safe, warm, nonjudgmental, and supporting environment, one that allows you to feel accepted and understood. In my work, I have an eclectic and interactive approach to psychotherapy; I have a psychodynamic and intersubjective perspective while utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy interventions and play therapy with young children. I uniquely tailor the therapeutic process to each individual or family in order to meet their needs.
How do your core values shape your approach to therapy?I perceive myself as an open-minded and accepting person, one who doesn’t view others’ values and behaviors in black or white. I believe these qualities help my clients feel comfortable and open up to me more easily. Being interested in different cultures and ways of living inspired me to travel to many countries (in North and South America, Europe, and Asia) for months at a time. Relocating to the US from Israel many years ago is another life-changing experience that created an opportunity for me to evolve my multicultural perspective even more. My multicultural experiences shaped my worldly perspective and helped in creating deeper and more meaningful interactions and therapeutic relationships with my clients.